Edible yams are widely cultivated staple food crops in the tropics, but their production is constrained by low multiplication ratio, which results in short supply of Seed Yam Tubers (SYT). The use of High-ratio Propagation ...

Soil acidity and pollution of underground water resulting from the use of mineral fertilisers for crop production are major challenges in sub-saharan Africa. Organic fertilisers from plant sources such as moringa leaf ...

Soil erosion is a major threat to sustainable cassava cultivation in Southern Nigeria. Accurate estimation of runoff, soil and nutrient losses is key to successful soil erosion mitigation measures such as the use of Vetiver ...

Long Cayenne Pepper (LCP) is rich in capsaicin, vitamins and antioxidants but its fruit yield and quality is reduced by low soil fertility. Organic Fertilisers (OFs) are environmentally friendly and could be used to improve ...

Forage conservation through ensiling is used to provide feed for cattle during the dry season. Low protein content of grass silages limit their utilisation which could be improved by ensiling grass with high protein ...

Yellow Passion Fruit (YPF) is a perennial crop with great importance as flavouring component in fruit juice production due to its distinct aroma, but its growth and yield are limited by nutrient supply. Perennial crops ...